Head of Projects

Position

In Tubize, you will join more than 300 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others. 

As Head of Projects, you will provide dynamic leadership to the Project Management team across the Country Business Unit portfolio. Your main responsibility will be to ensure projects delivery and the implementation of best practices in Project Management, focusing on the development of people, processes, and tools.

Our client is seeking a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving successful project delivery. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to build and nurture high-performing teams. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Establish solid project governance, including Commitment Control, Launch, and Project Reviews, to ensure clear visibility of project status (cost, schedule, risks).
• Take functional accountability for the successful delivery of projects to the CBU Business and Operations Management.
• Drive strategic capability planning for Program Management, ensuring readiness for present and future needs, with a focus on leadership capability and future requirements.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to enhance team confidence, competence, and talent within the project management community.
• Establish effective networks and frameworks to drive development, improvement, and learning opportunities for the advancement of the CBU’s project management capability.
• Evaluate project delivery strategies and play a leading role in assessing and mitigating risks while maximizing opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to defined Group processes, policies, and standards within the project team.
• Continuously improve local processes in line with Group policies and industry best practices.

Profile

• Civil or industrial engineer, Business School Master Degree, MBA or equivalent by experience
• Proven experience leading significant/critical programs in a high-tech and complex environment, including Contract and Change Management with customers and subcontractors.
• Experience in hardware and software development projects for the Defence sector is a strong asset. Advantageous: Experience within international groups working in the public sector.
• Knowledge in program management methodologies (preferably, IPMA certification, Prince II, or PMI) and proficiency in MS Office, Project, SharePoint.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement in a complex matrix environment (function vs. business).
• Extensive stakeholder management capability, both internally (cross-functional collaboration) and externally.
• Proven track record in providing coaching and development for managers and future leaders.
• Fluent in English, French, and Dutch.
• The position involves traveling in Belgium and France on a variable basis.

Offer

• You grow within a world technology leader of 83.000 employees, offering immense stability and career reach.
• You become part of a passionate team determined to make the world a safer, better place.
• You work with international, multidisciplinary teams, learning from world-class specialists on high-stakes projects.
• You join a workplace where diversity and inclusion are celebrated as the primary drivers of creativity and innovation.
• You benefit from flexible hours, remote work options, parental leave, and inter-company childcare facilities.

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